Price Analysis: Nova | Candy Apple
Current Trend
The Nova | Candy Apple shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the budget range ($102.06-$336.43).
Market Comparison
Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees.
Timing Insight
Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Factory New and Minimal Wear for the Nova | Candy Apple?
Factory New (FN) skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading visible on close inspection. For the Nova | Candy Apple, the price difference between FN and MW can range from 10% to over 100% depending on how visible the wear is on this particular finish. Some finishes hide wear better than others, making MW versions excellent value alternatives.
Is the Nova | Candy Apple worth the price?
The Nova | Candy Apple sits in the mid-to-high price bracket, offering strong value for several reasons: It features a distinctive Candy Apple design that stands out in-game, maintains good liquidity for trading, and has historically held its value well. For players who main the Nova, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.
What is the float value range for the Nova | Candy Apple?
Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.30, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Nova | Candy Apple?
Prices vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. The Steam Community Market is convenient but charges 15% fees. Third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 often offer lower prices with fees ranging from 5-10%. For the Nova | Candy Apple, we recommend comparing prices on this page's market comparison table above, which shows real-time listings from multiple verified marketplaces. Trading sites may offer even better deals if you have items to exchange.
What makes Souvenir Nova | Candy Apple special?
Souvenir skins are exclusive drops from CS2 Major tournament matches. They feature gold stickers commemorating the specific match, teams, and MVP player. Souvenir Nova | Candy Apple cannot be obtained through regular case openings, making them significantly rarer than standard versions. The value depends heavily on which tournament, match, and player signatures are featured. High-profile player autographs (like s1mple or ZywOo) can multiply the skin's value several times over.
Can I use the Nova | Candy Apple in competitive CS2?
Yes, all weapon skins including the Nova | Candy Apple are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.
About This Skin
The Nova's rock-bottom price tag makes it a great ambush weapon for a cash-strapped team.
History
The Nova | Candy Apple was released as part of the DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package.
Origin
The Nova | Candy Apple can be obtained by opening a DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package. The skin is part of The Italy Collection.
Rarity
The Nova | Candy Apple is one of 137 other Shotgun skins.
Availability
The Nova | Candy Apple skin falls into a high price bracket, ranging from $102.06 to $336.43, making it an expensive skin. Thankfully, it is readily accessible and can be acquired from various markets.
Versions
The float value of the Nova | Candy Apple ranges from 0 to 0.3, which makes the skin available in Factory New, Minimal Wear and Field-Tested. There is also a Souvenir version for the Candy Apple.
Finish Styles
This Nova has been painted in a "Solid Color" style, with the Candy Apple finish.